How severe is CVE-2022-33739?

CVE-2022-33739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33739 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33739?

CVE-2022-33739 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Clarity. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33739?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-33739 published?

CVE-2022-33739 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33739

CVE-2022-33739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Clarity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-91.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-91
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Clarity
Published: 2022-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Clarity 15.8 and below and 15.9.0 contain an insecure XML parsing vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to potentially view the contents of any file on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33739?: CA Clarity 15.8 and below and 15.9.0 contain an insecure XML parsing vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to potentially view the contents of any file on the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-33739?: CVE-2022-33739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33739 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33739?: CVE-2022-33739 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Clarity. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33739?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-33739 published?: CVE-2022-33739 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/20645

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_clarity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_clarity:15.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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